SCHUTZ v. LA COSTITA III, INC.

(CC 10127338) (S065638 (Control), S065639).

436 P.3d 776 (2019)

364 Or. 536

Ashley SCHUTZ, Respondent on Review, v. LA COSTITA III, INC., Defendant, and O'Brien Constructors, LLC, and Keeley O'Brien, Petitioners on Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

March 14, 2019.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Tracy J. Frazier , Chock Barhoum LLP, Portland, argued the cause for petitioners on review. Andrew D. Glascock , Glascock Street Waxler LLP, Portland, and John R. Barhoum , Chock Barhoum LLP, jointly filed the briefs.

J. Randolph Pickett , Pickett Dummigan McCall LLP, Portland, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review. Also on the brief were Kristen W. McCall , Kimberly O. Weingart , and Ron K. Cheng.

Susan Marmaduke , Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C., Portland, filed the brief for amicus curiae Oregon Liability Reform Coalition.

Nadia H. Dahab , Stoll Stoll Berne Lokting & Shlachter P.C., Portland, filed the brief for amicus curiae Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Also on the brief was Kathryn H. Clarke , Portland.

Jeffrey D. Eberhard , Smith Freed Eberhard, P.C., Portland, filed the brief for amici curiae American Insurance Association, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and Smith Freed Eberhard, P.C.

Before Walters, Chief Justice, and Balmer, Nakamoto, Flynn, Duncan, Nelson, and Garrett, Justices.


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